WEN® Operation/Instruction Manual Rotary Tool Kit #2305 Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s® high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator’s manual before using your new tool. Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Technical Data Rules for Safe Operation General Instructions for All Power Tools Extension Cords Specific Safety Rules for ROTARY TOOL KIT List of Accessories (40sets) Getting to know the ROTARY TOOL KIT using the Attachments Using the ROTARY TOOL KIT Maintenance Warranty 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 14 14 15 TECHNICAL DATA ROTARY TOOL KIT MODEL NUMBER: RATING INPUT NO LOAD SPEED COLLET SIZE: WEIGHT 2305 120V~60Hz, AC only 1.0AMP 8,000-30,000 rpm Supplied with 2.3mm & 3.
Rules for Safe Operation The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. Symbol Meaning Safety Alert Symbol: Indicates danger, warning, or caution, may be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL POWER TOOLS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!!! Know your power tool. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the application and limitations as well as specific potential hazards related to this tool. Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the tool with any guard or cover removed. Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use. Remove adjusting keys & wrenches.
Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, neckties, or jewelry that can get caught in the tool’s moving parts and cause personal injury. Non-slip footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Always wear ANSI-Z87.1 approved safety glasses with side shields. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses. Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical.
Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding or moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury.
Inspect tool cords and extension cords periodically and, if damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it away from the rotating wheel. Never use in an explosive atmosphere. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. Use only outdoor extension cords with approved ground connection that are intended for use outdoors and so marked.
Make sure work area has ample lighting to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your saw. Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also. Use the proper extension cord. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw.
AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE RATING CHART EXTENSION CORD LENGTH (FEET) 25 AMPS AWG 0 to 10.0 10.1 to 13.0 13.1 to 15 15 to 18 18 16 14 14 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 18 16 12 12 16 14 12 12 16 14 12 12 14 14 12 12 14 12 12 12 12 12 12 NA 12 12 NA NA Class II construction double insulated. This product must not be connected to earth.
Specific Safety Rules for Rotary Tool Kit 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Check the work piece for any cracks, knots, nails or other obstructions before commencing operation. Never press the locking pin when the rotary tool is running. Do not cut any size work piece that is beyond the tool’s capacity. Always grip the tool firmly. Always secure the work piece wherever possible. Always use safety spectacles, a face mask and hearing protection.
8. Sanding Disc ( x 6 ) 9. Sanding Disc Arbor ( x 1 ) 10. Burr Bau Bit ( x 1 ) 11. Sanding Drum ( x 4 ) 12. Sanding Drum Arbor ( x 1 ) 13. Spare Collet 2.3mm ( x 1 ) GETTING TO KNOW THE ROTARY TOOL KIT The rotary tool can be used for drilling, milling, grinding and polishing. In addition, it can be used for engraving, cutting and removing rust. It can be used on most metals, glass, wood and ceramics. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. Operating the On/Off Switch The on/off switch is located on the underside of the handle.
4. Do not force the tool. Best performance is achieved by an even speed, not high pressure. z High Speed Uses: Higher speeds are better for carving, cutting, routing shaping. Hardwoods, metals and glass require high speed operation and drilling should also be done at high speeds. Warning: Do not use grinding wheels over 1” in diameter. The tool’s high speed can cause larger wheels to fly apart and could cause injury.
5. Remove the collet from the holder, and replace it with the new collet. Dispose of the old collet if it is broken or damaged. 6. Replace the clamping jaw nut and retighten. USING THE ATTACHMENTS There are a variety of attachments supplied with this tools. Some of these come ready to use and can be fitted to the tool without any further assembly. However, others require fitting to an arbor before they can be used. Attachment Drill Bits-2.2mm & 3.
3. Push the required Sanding Drum on to the rubber drum holder. 4. Ensure that the drum is completely pushed on to the holder so that edges of the drum and holder are aligned. 5. Replace the drum holder on the arbor. 6. Replace the washer and screw. 7. Tighten the screw until the disc is firmly secured. 8. Fit the arbor to the tool as described in “Fitting the Attachments”. 1. 2. 3. 4. Polishing Wheel Arbor Push the threaded point of the Polishing Wheel Arbor into the required polishing wheel.
z Never use water or other liquids to clean the electrical parts of the tool. z Always clean the tool after use. z Ensure that the ventilation slots do not become blocked to prevent overheating. z Remove the dispose of damaged attachments. z Check that the locking jaw is correctly aligned. Limited One-Year Warranty WEN Products, a division of Great Lakes Tool Mfg Inc, warrants its power tools to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for a period of one year from date of original purchase.